We’ve been patiently waiting to trade in clunky boots and parkas for ankle-baring wedges and breezy dresses. The good news? Warmer weather is oh-so-close. While it’s not exactly time for a full-blown closet swap yet – keep the bikinis and beach towels tucked away for now – you can start making subtle switches.

What do House of Cards, Veep, and The Good Wife have in common? Other than the fact that we all binge-watch them, each TV show pays homage to female empowerment in an utterly stylish way. Now that they have overtaken your DVR, it’s about time they found their way into your closet. Below, we break down the one key piece to each leading lady’s look.

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Claire Underwood, House of CardsFirst Ladies are always in the spotlight, which means impeccable style is a must. An elegant-meets-minimalist sheath dress in a neutral hue commands attention – from campaigning to press interviews – like a true shot-caller.

Selina Meyer, VeepThis Vice President shakes up Capitol Hill with form-fitting shift dresses in a host of look-at-me colors. Always adding a pop of personality, she proves that professional panache doesn’t have to be so serious.

Alicia Florrick, The Good Wife
A power suit with style? This tenacious lawyer nails it every time. Flawlessly tailored and just curve-hugging enough, her blazer and pencil skirt combos intimidate in all the right ways.

Sunny skies. Clear waters. Luxury bags. What unites these three things? Aside from taking up real estate on our vision boards, they’re the subjects of the new Louis Vuitton “Spirit of Travel” campaign.

The French fashion house took to the hills of St. Barths for a photoshoot featuring its new Twist bag, the classic Alma, and the Epi leather in two hot hues. Shot by Patrick Demarchelier, the campaign features supermodel Liya Kebede sporting the latest from Nicolas Ghesquière’s spring/summer runway.

For those of us without a Caribbean getaway planned (sigh), take heart. In just a few months, we’ll be back at the beach drawing “LV” in the sand.

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Diane von Furstenberg and her eponymous brand have been jet-set icons since 1972. Want proof? Just flip through her Instagram.Whether she’s shown in a #TBT to her younger years or a yacht-side snap(complete with oversized shades), Diane makes dressing for any zip code look effortless. Follow her lead and head to these top three destinations – just make sure you bring along the style essentials.

It’s not every day that a fashion blogger has a Harvard Business School case study written about her. But Chiara Ferragni, founder of The Blonde Salad, gets the university’s stamp of approval.

HBS published an in-depth look at the 27-year-old mogul, who counts a shoe line, luxury-brand partnerships, and many magazine features under her well-appointed belt. And it is paying off. Her 16-person team is projected to pull in a whopping $9 million by the end of the year.

Aspiring bloggers – it’s time to hit the books. Grab the case study ($14) and start building your own online empire.

By Renata Certo-Ware, Staff Writer

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With snow blanketing much of the continent this month, our sweatpants are in heavier rotation than we’d like to admit. Wondering how to walk out of the house with that oh-so-fleecy feeling intact? Read up on how to style them for work, play, and the weekend.

This spring, the LWD (little white dress) is poised to be much more than simply a wedding staple. Just look to this Diane von Furstenberg sheer black-and-white lace number that is anything but bridal. Then, channel the combo from head-to-toe with these four monochrome must-haves.

Cameo Dress. The open racer-style back combined with black stripes along the hemline give this LWD a modern silhouette.

R.J. Graziano Charm Bracelets. Look to these sweet pearl beads and locket charms for a touch of white in your wrist stack.

Last night marked the 87th ceremony of the Academy Awards. And for fashion lovers, the fiercest competition was on the red carpet. While Birdman may have taken home the Best Picture title, these five starlets shared the crown for Best Dressed.

As NYFW comes to a close, you’re likely itching to try every Fall 2015 trend (without breaking the bank). The key? Shopping your own closet. See how we’re styling four off-the-runway looks right now using pieces already in our wardrobes.